Global Water Data Portal
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Key words:
integrated data, data sharing, open source
Description:
Develop, with partners, the SDG6 data portal further into the “Global Water Data Portal” - an interface providing unified access to all UN and national physical water data holdings. This will significantly increase Member's capabilities to guarantee better planning and decision making.
Name of Focal Point
Sulagna Mishra
Email of Focal Point
smishra@wmo.int
Overview
Activity Outcomes
1) Provide a list of all relevant water data and information portals
2) Design one integrated entry point for the different portals
3) Link data through open source software (contingent upon data owners’ authorization)
4) Describe and support the provision of services based on a unified data portal and highlight their benefits
Estimated Activity Milestones
Current Partners
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Desired Key Capabilities of New Partners
Data and information sharing
